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Magic is the Science of living Artistically.

-Michael Skrtic, creator of the NAR magickal system.

Magick is the Science and Art of causing Change to occur in conformity with Will.-Aleister Crowley, 'Magick in Theory and Practice.'

Law of UnityEverything (through all space and time) is linked, either directly or indirectly, to everything else.Bill Whitcomb, 'The Magician's Companion.'

Law of Connection

Every action is an energy exchange. To have power over something is for it to have power over you. To oppose something is to maintain it. Two opposites each contain the essence of the other.

Bill Whitcomb, 'The Magician's Companion.'

Spirituality

It has many definitions.

The quality or state of being spiritual; incorporeality; heavenly-mindedness.

That which belongs to the church, or to a person as an ecclesiastic, or to religion, as distinct from temporalities.

Concern with things of the spirit.

Of, relating to, consisting of, or having the nature of spirit; not tangible or material.

Of, concerned with, or affecting the soul.

Of, from, or relating to God; deific.

Relating to or having the nature of spirits or a spirit; super natural.

Of or pertaining to the intellectual and higher endowments of the mind; mental; intellectual.

Of or pertaining to the moral feelings or states of the soul, as distinguished from the external actions; reaching and affecting the spirits.

Of or pertaining to the soul or its affections as influenced by the Spirit; controlled and inspired by the divine Spirit; proceeding from the Holy Spirit; pure; holy; divine; heavenly-minded; -- opposed to carnal.

The part of a human being associated with the mind, will, and feelings.

The vital principle or animating force within living beings.

So many definitions, so many meanings . . . similar, yet individual.

Our core spirituality comes from so many things. The way we were brought up; the religious affiliations we were taught to believe in; our personal views based on what we've seen, read or heard; or even a message from a Higher Power.

I can only speak for myself, *smiles* I would never deign to say my way is the right way, or the only way. I'm not all knowing, but 'tis fair for me to say I'm all feeling. I do believe spirituality is a vital force within us, and I do believe 'tis an essential part of our mind, will and feelings . . . what makes us human.

Some might say a true form of spirituality, is strong loyalty or dedication . . . team spirit, if you will. *smiles* Or perhaps 'tis the actual - though unstated - sense or significance of something . . . maybe it's a disembodied soul, the human soul once 'tis gone onto Summerland.

To attempt to sum up my views - in a single page - would be ridiculous. My beliefs are many and varied, encompassing many paths. The path I follow is a smooth - for me - blending of Wicca, Shamanism and Native Indian beliefs, to name a few.

In part, I view the spirit - what makes us spiritual - as the soul; that intelligent, all-knowing, immortal part of us that resides in our shell, or body. An energy that is our very being . . . the part of us that believes, and shows our devotion - in whatever form we prefer - and reverence, to our God/dess.

Brightest Blessings.